The Johnson Street Foundation
New York, New York · EIN 137579596 · Private foundation
Based in New York, New York, The Johnson Street Foundation has awarded $16.0M across 163 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Vanguard Charitable Fund. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What The Johnson Street Foundation funds
The Johnson Street Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, early childhood education, health care, legal aid, mental health, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, families, women girls, youth pop.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Charitable Fund CONTRIBUTION OF APPRECIATED STOCK TO VANGUARD CHARITABLE TO SUPPORT THE JOHNSON STREET FUND, A DONOR-ADVISED FUND ADMINISTERED BY VANGUARD C | Warwick, RI | $2.0M | 2024 |
| Vanguard Charitable Fund CONTRIBUTION OF APPRECIATED STOCK TO VANGUARD CHARITABLE TO SUPPORT THE JOHNSON STREET FUND, A DONOR-ADVISED FUND ADMINISTERED BY VANGUARD C | Warwick, RI | $1.3M | 2024 |
| The Tides Foundation DONATION TO DEFEND THE VOTING RIGHTS FOR COMMUNITITES OF COLOR, YOUNG VOTERS, AND THE ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED. | San Francisco, CA | $572K | 2022 |
How to apply for funding from The Johnson Street Foundation
The Johnson Street Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at nycwf.org.
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Frequently asked questions about The Johnson Street Foundation
- Does The Johnson Street Foundation accept grant applications?
- The Johnson Street Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does The Johnson Street Foundation fund?
- The Johnson Street Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Vanguard Charitable Fund, The Tides Foundation. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Johnson Street Foundation give in grants?
- The Johnson Street Foundation reported $1.6M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $16.0M over 163 grants.
- Where is The Johnson Street Foundation located?
- The Johnson Street Foundation is based in New York, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 137579596.
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